Illinois · population 23,364
Lead pipes in Maywood, IL
5,058 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Maywood (population 23,364) gets its water from Maywood. That system reported 5,058 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,328, with 0 more of unknown material.
80% of Maywood's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Illinois average (17%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 80%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 20%
Latest lead test for Maywood (Jul 2025–Dec 2025): 5.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 health-based, 1 still open for Maywood.
Water systems serving Maywood
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaywoodMain system | 5,058 | 0 | 0 | 80% |
| Melrose ParkServes nearby areas | 744 | 0 | 2,326 | 15% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Maywood
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Maywood's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Broadview951 lead + galv. lines
- River Forest1,845 lead + galv. lines
- Bellwood1,257 lead + galv. lines
- Forest Park2,548 lead + galv. lines
- Melrose Park744 lead + galv. lines
- Stone Park71 lead + galv. lines
- North Riverside1,141 lead + galv. lines
- Oak Park7,649 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Maywood, IL have lead pipes?
Yes. Maywood, which serves Maywood, reported 5,058 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Maywood?
EPA's service area maps place most of Maywood in Maywood's service area (PWSID IL0311830). Melrose Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Maywood home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Maywood's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Maywood be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Maywood whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.